Articles in the category General

If there’s one thing that’s becoming more prevalent in UK offices, it’s the frequency of which we hear Americanism expressions spoken by British colleagues. Idioms such as “boiling the ocean” and “diving into the weeds” appear to be ever-more commonplace (particularly in corporate environments or marketing circles), so much so that many of us use...Read More

Given that we share a common history, love the same pop culture and enjoy a special relationship, you’d be forgiven for thinking that British and American workers would have a great deal in common. However, as we’ve discussed previously, there are many ways in which we’re poles apart: Americans well and truly work in the...Read More

If you’re expanding your business to the US, you’ll know that setting up a subsidiary is a better option than simply opening a branch office. That’s because you’ll limit the liability your company is exposed to, and you will also only pay US tax on the earnings generated in America rather than across your entire...Read More

The USA is frequently referred to as “the land of opportunity”, and with good reason. With a strong economy, a talented and energetic body of workers and plenty more benefits, businesses like yours could flourish if you’re prepared to move outside your comfort zone and expand to the US market. Here are five reasons why...Read More

A trademark is a word, a symbol, or a series of words, legally registered (or established by use) to represent a company or product. It’s used to distinguish your business’s goods or services from those of other traders. For this reason, it’s really important that you sort out the legalities surrounding your trademark if you’re...Read More

If you’re trying to find a lawyer in the USA for your expanding business, you’ll quickly realise how big a challenge it is. Thorough research requires lots of time (time that your business could probably use in better ways), and there’s always the fear that you’re going to appoint an attorney who’s inadequate, too expensive...Read More

Disclaimer: this article does not constitute legal advice, and instead is intended to be for general information only. We recommend that you talk to your attorney before making any legal decisions. If you’re expanding your business overseas, one of the things on your ‘to-do’ list will be learning the laws of the land. Of...Read More

UK-based businesses trying to find office space in the USA may find it a difficult task indeed. Not only is the USA a vast place, you’ll have the added complication of not being able to spend a great deal of time and money scouting out the best premises yourself. However, you can feel confident you’re...Read More

Are you thinking of exploring the US market? Well, doubtless you’ll already know that it’s a big undertaking – even without knowing the minutiae of what it requires as a foreign business. However, to make it more straightforward, you should start by learning about the eight key things that shouldn’t be overlooked if you want...Read More

If you’ve made the decision to explore the US market, you’ll be aware of the fact there are various things to consider. Logistics, employees, office space, warehouse rental, marketing – the list goes on and on. But, you’ll also be aware of the fact there’s a great deal you just don’t know, and many mistakes...Read More